Damn Good Drift Fishing Charters

The best drift fishing charters are:

• Short Skirts Sportfishing guided by Hayden M.
• LAGUNA MADRE FISHING CO. guided by Rey R.
• Bar W Outfitters guided by Bryce W. with 12 years of experience
• Twysted Lyfe Charters guided by Bryan M. with 45 years of experience
• Fins and Family Fishing guided by Chris W.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 85 drift fishing trips, and the most popular trips are 6 Hour Inshore guided by Al, Urban Drift Boat guided by James, and Afternoon Half Day Cape May guided by Adam.

Our guides are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 9629 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly drift fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly drift fishing guides.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for drift fishing as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for drift fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. mahi mahi, 4. kingfish, and 5. flounder.

Prices for drift fishing can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for drift fishing is $1,101. The average price for a full day trip for drift fishing is $2,001.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a drift fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.